Math Problem Statement

2 lines intersect. A line with points R, S, U intersects a line with points V, S, T at point S. In the diagram, which angles form a linear pair? Select three options.

AngleRST and AngleRSV AngleRST and AngleTSU AngleRST and AngleVSU AngleTSU and AngleUSV AngleTSU and AngleRSV

Solution

In this diagram, two lines intersect at point SS. When two lines intersect, the angles around the point of intersection often form linear pairs, which are adjacent angles whose measures sum to 180 degrees.

Given the points R,S,UR, S, U on one line and V,S,TV, S, T on the other, let's evaluate which angles form linear pairs:

  1. Angle RST and Angle RSV:

    • RST\angle RST and RSV\angle RSV share a common side (segment RSRS) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
      This is a correct option.
  2. Angle RST and Angle TSU:

    • These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
      This is not a correct option.
  3. Angle RST and Angle VSU:

    • These two angles do share a common side (segment STST) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
      This is a correct option.
  4. Angle TSU and Angle USV:

    • These two angles share a common side (segment SUSU) and are adjacent. They form a linear pair.
      This is a correct option.
  5. Angle TSU and Angle RSV:

    • These two angles do not share a common side and are not adjacent. They do not form a linear pair.
      This is not a correct option.

Correct options:

  • Angle RST and Angle RSV
  • Angle RST and Angle VSU
  • Angle TSU and Angle USV

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are 5 questions to further explore this concept:

  1. What are adjacent angles in the context of intersecting lines?
  2. How can you identify vertical angles when two lines intersect?
  3. What is the relationship between supplementary angles and linear pairs?
  4. Can angles that are not adjacent form a linear pair?
  5. How do you calculate the measures of unknown angles when given one angle in a linear pair?

Tip: Linear pairs always form supplementary angles, so their measures always add up to 180 degrees.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Angles
Linear Pairs
Intersecting Lines

Formulas

Sum of adjacent angles in a linear pair equals 180°

Theorems

Linear Pair Axiom
Supplementary Angles Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10